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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,637.19, 377,657.10 and 152,786.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,637.19, 377,657.10 and 152,786.31 is: 210,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,637.19 : 377,657.10 = 152,786.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,637.19/377,657.10 = 152,786.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,637.19x = 377,657.10 × 152,786.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,637.19x = 57,700,833,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700,833,338.09/273,637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,866.19

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